Tallinn Walking tour 1h40 and 21 audio reviews

1 hour 40 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 2 more

Tallinn, a city with a rich medieval past, is a treasure to explore in one day. From St Nicholas Church to Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, every step takes you through Estonian history. Take in the views from the viewpoints of Patkuli and Kohtuotsa, stroll along the ramparts and discover the wonders of the lower town of Vanalinn. This 4.1 km tour invites you to an immersive walk through 21 iconic places, while enjoying informative audio.

- Walking tour of 4.1 km, about 1h40
- Explore 21 places of interest including Toompea Castle and the KGB Museum
- Audio guides available to enrich your experience
- Recommended Check-out near Viru gates for an optimal start

What's Included

Recommendations for the best photo opportunities
Immediate access to the audioguided circuit, no tickets or materials to collect
Offline mode (no data consumption during the visit)
3 languages available: French, English, Spanish
Text transcripts of all audio content
21 immersive audio comments along the way (History...)
Admire the hidden gems that lie off the beaten track
Interactive navigation with 3D map to discover the most beautiful streets,...
Entrance fees to paid establishments along the route...
Headphones or headphones (optional)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We build our circuits in the form of a loop so that you can easily start the tour at the point closest to you, the guidance will adapt automatically. If you are nearby, we recommend this ideal Check-out Point.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    Now that you’re in place next to the so-called cat well, linger on n°16 of the street opposite and more precisely on the top floor window, arch side. Don’t you notice something strange? Yes, openness is actually an illusion!

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    It’s hard to believe, and yet true, St. Nicholas’ Church has already been in existence for several years. Dating back to the 18th, 16th and even 15th centuries, this estimate is far too timid, because it was in fact in the Middle Ages that this place of worship appeared.

    Admission ticket free
  • Kiek in de Kok and Bastion Passages Museum (Pass by)

    Kiek in de Kök, that’s a name that smells good about Estonia! But there it is, apart from being a local, it becomes difficult to know its meaning. It is therefore, dictionary in hand at Navaway, that we announce that these 4 little words translate as “peek in the kitchen”.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    It is from the top of its limestone hill that Toompea Castle was for more than 800 years the seat of Estonian power. Since its inception, its coast has always been in good shape, since every empire that dominated the country has invested it as a base.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Spectacular with its bulbous bell towers, witnesses to the standards of Russian religious art, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral can be seen from afar. Built in 1900, while Estonia was still part of the Soviet Empire, the building was mainly conceived as a symbol of domination, both religious and political tsarist.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    St Mary’s Cathedral, sometimes called the Dome, is said to be Tallinn’s oldest church, despite the division of historians over its origin and date of construction.

    Admission ticket free
  • Patkuli Viewing Platform (Pass by)

    The main interest when climbing a hill is often to find the best viewpoints. The one in Toompea, which you have just climbed, knows very well how to do it at this level! At the same time hidden and quiet, Patkuli’s viewpoint gives us a sensational setting that lends itself perfectly to Tallinn’s souvenir photo.

    Admission ticket free
  • Viewing Point Kohtuotsa (Pass by)

    First of all, come closer, and don’t be afraid of the void! More refocused than Patkuli’s, Kohtuotsa’s viewpoint is the second best place to capture Tallinn’s most beautiful features.

    Admission ticket free
  • Toompea Hill (Pass by)

    Being in Tallinn is simple, even a big child can do it. If you are not in its “lower town” of Vanalinn, then you are necessarily in its “upper town” of Toompea.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Present on some parts of the Old Town, the ramparts are priceless fragments of Tallinn’s medieval character. First started under Danish occupation in the 13th century, and then continued under Swedish rule in the 16th century, the fortification system originally reached a length of 4 km.

    Admission ticket free
  • St. Olaf’s Church (Pass by)

    Here, it will not help you to project the gaze in the distance. What you need is the rising high skyward to capture all the verticality that characterizes Saint-Olaf Church.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    In Tallinn, few people do not know about the KGB museum, its history, and the moment when everything went wrong. As so often at the beginning, everything is going well and nothing suspicious is to be noted.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    As its name implies in Estonian, Pikk Street is the longest in the lower town. In the Middle Ages, a good number of artisans and traders lived and carried out their activities there.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Of all the charming buildings that make up Pikk Street, it has no difficulty in standing out from the crowd, began with its architecture. The typical medieval style, with its arched stained-glass windows and massive portal, would put us almost on the road to a 100% religious building.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    While all the churches in Tallinn come together in their absolute white tint, each has had its own life course. Known as the smallest religious building in the Estonian capital, the Church of the Holy Spirit has occupied the same site since the 13th century.

    Admission ticket free
  • Tallinna Raekoja Plats (Pass by)

    The epicenter of the medieval city since the 11th century, the Raekoja dishes is the gathering place where all the inhabitants of Tallinn and passing travelers converge.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    If Raekoja dishes is already a fully-fledged Attraction in Tallinn, its attendance is more than strengthened by the presence of this building nearby. At the same time, no one would want to miss the only well-preserved Gothic Inn in Northern Europe.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    A small cough, a severe cold or a temporary pain? Bingo, this is the address you need! Open since 1422, this strange little shop around the corner from Raekoja dishes is actually the oldest pharmacy in Europe to still be operational in the same premises.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Strolling through the centuries-old streets of Tallinn, we witness clues from different eras that help us understand what life here once looked like.

    Admission ticket free
  • Viru Gates (Pass by)

    Picturesque, even enchanting, Viru’s gates are often Tallinn’s first glimpse. This is also your case now! Their presence alone gives a rare testimony of what were the medieval gates of the defensive system of the city, built in the 14th century.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Thriving in the Middle Ages, and triumphant on the trade routes of the Baltic Sea, the lower town has remained immutable since the 15th century. Certainly, good conservation has gone through this, but luck also has something to do with it.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Navaway - Visites Audioguidées

Tags

Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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